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Mantracker - Season 2 Episode 8 Steve and Jeff
5.30 60 minutes "Canadian Freestyle Teammates"
Steve and Jeff are among the most elite athletes in the world – Olympians. They compete in one of the most exciting, risky sports there is – freestyle aerials. The snow, mud and terrain of early winter in northern Ontario are a horse’s – and Mantracker’s - worst nightmare. And for the first time, “Mantracker” moves into the realm of urban warfare. This could be the chase of the season – has Mantracker met his match? Steve and Jeff have a competitive edge unmatched by any other team – but when does confident turn into cocky?
Steve Omischl
Age: 27
Hometown: Kelowna, BC
Occupation: Canadian Freestyle Ski Team Member
Bio Fact: Steve is a two-time Olympian, and was World Champion in 2005. He’s been on the World Cup podium 26 times, and performs some of the hardest jumps ever to be attempted in the sport – two variations of a quadruple twisting triple flip! Steve’s also an avid golfer and filmmaker.
Jeff Bean
Age: 29
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Occupation: Canadian Freestyle Ski Team Member
Bio Fact: Jeff’s been on the Canadian Olympic Team for 12 years, and has competed in three Olympics. A broken ankle threatened his career in 1999, and after suffering two fractured vertebrae, a broken nose, and a broken orbital bone during training for the 2004 World Cup; Jeff won silver at the world championships just 196 days later. When he’s not training or competing, Jeff’s working on his B.A.
